Posts

When I think of hills I think of a scenic landscape and great views. I think of picturesque streets and memorable photographs. Hills remind me of movement and of Earth´s powerful gravitational force exercised on my body. Hills make me feel excitement and hesitation at the same time. When I think of hills in a city … Continue reading On Hills

I was chatting with an architect friend of mine the other day and I was shocked when he pointed out to me a structure rising right behind a brand new apartment building that is currently being constructed in a neighborhood east of the city of San Jose. He quickly indicated that the strange-looking metal structure taking shape was … Continue reading What A Joke

You may think that I am being sarcastic when I say that I love traffic jams, well I am not. I happen to be one of the few people in Costa Rica that can honestly share this opinion. In my society, just like in societies around the world, my fellow citizens are united in their … Continue reading I Love Traffic Jams

The most unexpected thing happened to me yesterday. I managed to help someone, but what surprised me the most was not necessarily that I had taken the time to help someone else, but rather the circumstances that allowed me to be put in that position. I had just picked up my bike from the repair … Continue reading Stepping Out of The Bubble

A Joker When I refer to the word Joker most people in my society will immediately think of one of the infamous villains in the Batman films, or they will perhaps remember the famous card that carries this name. A joker is also commonly associated with the idea of a clown, a joke teller, or an entertainer. The joker, … Continue reading A Joker

On Sweat Sweat for the most part has a very negative connotation in the lives of most people in the society in which I live. It is seen not only as a nuisance, but also as an indicator of a lack of hygiene or concern for ones own personal appearance. Sweat betrays our feelings of nervousness and … Continue reading On Sweat

Why I Write I write because I want my voice to be heard. I write because I have need to express myself. I write because I need an outlet for my thoughts. I write because I refuse to fit on a predetermined mold. I write because I want to share with others. My writing is a reflection … Continue reading Why I Write